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Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
Carmen Mercedes McRae ( Harlem, Nueva York, 8 de abril de 1920- Beverly Hills, California, 10 de noviembre de 1994) fue una cantante de jazz, compositora, pianista y actriz estadounidense. Conocida con el apodo Cantante de cantantes, fue contemporánea de Ella Fitzgerald y Sarah Vaughan, y considerada la virtual sucesora de Billie Holiday.
22 de abr. de 2024 · Considered by jazz aficionados to be among the top ten female vocalists of all time, Carmen McRae's distinctive behind-the-beat phrasing, impeccable vocal control, and witty, sometimes acerbic way of conveying a lyric are what set her apart as a singularly great singer. She considered jazz great Billie Holiday to be a musical mentor.
Sources. About us. Contact. CARMEN McRAE, the definite website. This site is a tribute to one of the best – if not THE best – jazz singers in the history of the genre. Eight years younger than her idol, Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae was a contemporary of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
4 de abr. de 2024 · Carmen McRae (born April 8, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Nov. 10, 1994, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American jazz vocalist and pianist who from an early emulation of vocalist Billie Holiday grew to become a distinctive stylist, known for her smoky voice and her melodic variations on jazz standards.
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Carmen McRae. Vocalist, Pianist. 1994 NEA Jazz Master. New York, New York. Date of birth: Apr 08, 1920. Date of death: Nov 10, 1994. Photo by Michael Wilderman. jazzvisionsphotos.com. Bio. Tender and warm with a ballad, Carmen McRae was one of the great singers of jazz, finding the depth of feeling in the lyrics of the songs she interpreted.
10 de abr. de 2015 · Vocalist Carmen McRae (1920-1994) was an expert on rhythm, deft phrasing and personal, bittersweet ballads. Her enigmatic, dark contralto voice helped place her among the pantheon of great...
